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“Stack of plates in a sink”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Stack of plates in a sink”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, June 16, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 11 letters

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Letters 11
First letter D
Last letter S
D ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 11-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

D I R T Y D I S H E S

The answer to “Stack of plates in a sink” is DIRTYDISHES

Letters 11
Direction Across
Published Jun 16, 2025

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 11 positions
Vowels 3 27% of word
Consonants 8 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “Stack of plates in a sink” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, June 16, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is DIRTYDISHES — a 11-letter word that begins with D and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 8 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Stack of plates in a sink”

What is the answer to “Stack of plates in a sink” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DIRTYDISHES — a 11-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, June 16, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Stack of plates in a sink”?

The answer DIRTYDISHES contains 11 letters.

Was “Stack of plates in a sink” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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